Technical Program Manager – ADAS SW Platform

Ford Motor Company

Technical Program Manager delivering Ford’s ADAS software initiatives. Coordinating cross-functional teams, plans, dependencies, risks, and delivery for automotive driver-assistance systems.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $162,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Program Management with a strong focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and embedded software development. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technical workstreams while utilizing Agile methodologies and industry-standard project management tools.

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SW Program ManagementEmbedded Software DevelopmentAgile Development MethodsJIRA and ConfluenceAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems

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Hard Skills

Software Development Lifecycle MethodologyTechnical Plan DevelopmentDiagnostics (UDS/DEM/DCM)Software Download (SWDL)OTA UpdatesVision/Image ProcessingProject Management ToolsTask Identification and BreakdownRisk ManagementDependency Tracking

Soft Skills

Written and Verbal CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJIRAConfluenceGitHubAtlassian Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive DomainADASEmbedded Technical SoftwareProduct DevelopmentSoftware Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with stakeholders to define, scope, prioritize, and deliver major ADAS software initiatives across multiple teams and organizations
Align stakeholder needs across the product development organization
Plan, manage, and lead development and delivery of ADAS software, tooling, and support software
Execute roadmaps, schedules, project plans, and resourcing plans
Lead execution of technical plans, including milestone progress, dependency tracking, risk management, and mitigation
Lead cross-functional Systems, Software, Feature, Supplier, V&V, and Quality teams to drive on-time, high-quality software delivery
Support technical leaders and engineers in resolving dependencies and technical issues
Provide regular project updates through wikis, Jira, Teams, email, and other communication channels
Communicate and present project status to stakeholders and leadership
Identify and manage project risks, including mitigation and recovery plans
Use work management and project management tools to make plans and status visible to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering
5+ years’ experience in SW Program Management in an embedded technical software discipline
5+ years’ experience using industry-standard project management tools for product development and delivery, such as MS Project or equivalent
2+ years’ experience using JIRA or equivalent for product development and delivery
Ability to understand complex technical issues and present adjusted levels of detail for the target audience
Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field
Preferred: 7+ years’ experience in SW Program Management within the automotive domain
Strong background in embedded software development and understanding of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Experience managing complex technical software workstreams in Diagnostics (UDS/DEM/DCM), Software Download (SWDL), OTA updates, or Vision/Image Processing
Experience leading cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle
Expert knowledge of Agile development methods
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodology
Mastery of technical plan development, including task identification, breakdown, and timing
Extensive experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and GitHub
Extensive experience using Confluence to develop and maintain rich-content wiki pages
Proven written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at various organizational levels
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time